Bible Study

The force and power in the word of God is so great that it stands as the support and energy of the Church, the strength of faith for her children, the food of the soul, the pure and everlasting source of spiritual life.
-- Vatican II: Constitution on Divine Revelation

Our Bible study meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 pm in OLGH School. The sessions are led by Deacon Rick Lapierre. We are presently studying the Gospel according to Luke. The text we are using is The New American Bible.

Here is the schedule:

The group is taking the summer off and will resume September 9, 2010

December 3, 2009 -- Luke Chapter 1

December 10, 2009 -- Luke Chapter 2

January 7, 2010 -- Luke Chapters 3 and 4

January 21, 2010 -- Luke Chapter 5

February 11, 2010 -- Luke Chapter 6

March 25, 2010 -- Luke Chapters 22 and 23 (The Passion)

April 15, 2010 -- Luke Chapter 24

May 6, 2010 -- Luke Chapters 7 & 8

May 27, 2010 -- Luke Chapters 8 & 9

September 9, 2010 -- Luke Chapter 9

Future meetings (two per month) will be scheduled by the participants.

All are welcome. For more information speak with Deacon Rick or call the rectory.

Internet resources for Bible study

The New American Bible Includes introductions of each book, extensive footnotes and links to related bible verses.

Spring Hill Jesuit College Theology Library

Lectionary study resource Includes translations, reflections, historical perspective and more. The site includes a children's story and family activity section.

Catholic Church documents

Catholic resources for bible study